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Chapter 5 Section 3 . Origins of Buddhism. Origins of Buddhism. The Big Idea Buddhism began in India and became a major religion. Main Ideas Siddhartha Gautama searched for wisdom in many ways. The teachings of Buddhism deal with finding peace.
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Chapter 5 Section 3 Origins of Buddhism
Origins of Buddhism • The Big Idea • Buddhism began in India • and became a major religion. • Main Ideas • Siddhartha Gautama searched for wisdom in many ways. • The teachings of Buddhism deal with finding peace. • Buddhism spread far from where it began in India.
Siddhartha • Quest for Answers • Siddhartha was born a prince, but he questioned the meaning of life. • Determined to find answers using: • Meditation • Fasting • Learning from different teachers • Enlightenment • Found it under the Tree of Wisdom while meditating • Called the Buddha (Enlightened One) • Spent the rest of his life traveling and teaching his ideas
Teachings of Buddhism Four Noble Truths Suffering and unhappiness are a part of human life. No one can escape sorrow. 1. Suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and material goods. 2. People can overcome desire and ignorance and reach nirvana, a state of perfect peace. 3. People can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eightfold path that leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation. 4.
The Eightfold Path Right Thought Believe in the nature of existence as suffering and in the Four Noble Truths 2. Right Intent Incline towards goodness and kindness 3. Right Speech Avoid lies and gossip 4. Right Action Don’t steal from or harm others 5. Right Livelihood Reject work that hurts others 6. Right Effort Prevent evil and do good 7. Right Mindfulness Control your feelings and thoughts 8. Right Concentration Practice proper meditation
Buddhism began in India and then became a major religion. Buddhism branches out • Asoka, one of the most powerful kings in India, became a Buddhist and spread Buddhism in India and foreign lands. • Buddhist missionaries traveled the world to teach enlightenment. Buddhism splits • Buddhism split into two main sects: Theravada and Mahayana. • Members of the Theravada followed the Buddha’s teachings exactly. • Members of the Mahayana believed that individual interpretation was important.
